Auto-graded Test Question Writing

Brightspace

Auto-graded test questions should be written at the appropriate readability level for the target audience and assess the approved lesson/assessment objectives.

Tags: Assessment, Design, PLS, SLS

Formative Assessment Feedback

Assessment

Practice activities should include scripted feedback that the learner can view immediately after response submission. Feedback should be specific to the activity and adhere to best practices.

Tags: Activity, Alignment, CourseArc, PLS, SLS

Language Tag

Accessibility

Make course elements written in a language other than English machine readable by marking up the part of the text where you use a World Language by creating a language tag with a correct lang attribute in it.

Tags: PLS, Screen Reader, SLS, WCAG

Objectives

Content

Michigan Virtual courses include measurable course and lesson-level objectives. Learning objectives must be specific, measurable/observable, student-centered, and outcome-based.

Tags: Alignment, PLS, Quality Matters (QM), SLS

SL: Uploading to Brightspace

Storyline

New Storyline files must be uploaded to Brightspace using the process outlined in this entry.

Tags: Brightspace, Grading, Naming Convention, PLS, SLS

Artificial Intelligence

Uncategorized

All use of AI must comply with the Michigan Virtual AI Guidance.

Tags: AI, Attribution, Canva, Copyright, Design, Image, Media, PLS, SLS, Video

Canva: Design Standards

Accessibility

Ensure that all Canva designs used in Michigan Virtual courses are accessible, visually consistent, and align with both WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines and Michigan Virtual's branding requirements.

Tags: Canva, Image, Media, PLS, SLS, Video

Canva File Management

Uncategorized

Content used in a course or other shared material must be created (or created, then moved) into the appropriate project folder and shared with the organization. The content should also be named with the following convention: ShortCourseName Unit.Lesson Descriptor.

Tags: Canva, File Storage, Image, Media, PLS, SLS, Video

Icons & Images

Content

Designers will use images and icons that meet WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility requirements for Graphical Objects and User Interface Components, exemplify Michigan Virtual's commitment to diverse and equitable representation, and align with Michigan Virtual's branding standards and/or the visual design of the course.

Tags: AI, Copyright, DEI, Media, PLS, SLS

Instructions for Interactives & Discussions

Content

All instructional content, including Brightspace HTML templates and embedded H5P activities, must strictly adhere to provided directions and guidelines to ensure consistency and compliance. When directions are not explicitly provided, use inclusive language to ensure accessibility for all users.

Tags: Assessment, Assignment, Audience, DEI, Discussion, PLS, Reading Level, SLS

LXD Style Guide

Tag: SLS